Year 2: how to support your child’s maths learning at home. 

To help with children’s learning, we would encourage them to develop their understanding of these facts and mental strategies. The table below builds upon learning and understanding from previous years and gives children the foundations for their learning to come. A solid understanding of these concepts can support children on their mathematical learning journey and support new learning for new up and coming mathematical concepts.

Key Stage 1 Mathematics Test

Usually in May, children in year 2 will take their end of key stage 1 SAT tests. These include two mathematics tests: an arithmetic paper and a reasoning paper. Throughout the year, children will be exposed to the range of questions they may find on these in lessons throughout the year.

Arithmetic Paper 

This consists of 25 one mark questions where quick and calculation is needed.

The children are given around 20 minutes to complete the test but it is not strictly timed. They may be given a break during the administration if needed.

The questions are numbered and have space for the children to complete their working out

Reasoning Paper

This consists of one and two mark questions which test children’s mathematical thinking, problem solving and reasoning abilities.

The children are given around 35 minutes to complete around 35 questions but it is not strictly timed. They may be given a break during the administration if needed

There are a range of different question types in this paper. They are numbered and have space for the children to do their working out.

Examples

Please look at the slide show below for some example questions for the arithmetic and reasoning paper.